Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS–B) Psychometric Report for the 2-year Data Collection

Title:	Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS–B) Psychometric Report for the 2-year Data Collection
Description:	This methodology report documents the design, development, and psychometric characteristics of the assessment instruments used in the second wave of the ECLS-B. The assessment instruments discussed measure children's cognitive development (BSF-R), socioemotional functioning (Two Bags Task), security of attachment (TAS-45), and physical development (height, weight, middle upper arm circumference (MUAC), and head circumference). The report also includes information about interviewer observations of the child and the child's environment, as well as indirect assessments of the children through questions in the parent interview.
Online Availability:	Download the complete report in a pdf format in a zip file. (6176KB) Download, view and print cover, table of contents, and chapter 1as a pdf file. (355KB) Download, view and print Chapter 2 as a pdf file. (1409KB) Download, view and print Chapter 3 as a pdf file. (1874KB) Download, view and print Chapter 4 as a pdf file. (2971KB) Download, view and print Chapter 5 as a pdf file. (212KB) Download, view and print Chapter 6 as a pdf file. (172KB) Download, view and print Chapter 7 as a pdf file. (156KB) Download, view and print Chapter 8 as a pdf file. (241KB) Download, view and print Chapter 9 as a pdf file. (140KB) Download, view and print Chapter 10 as a pdf file. (209KB) Download, view and print the references and appendixes as a pdf file. (193KB) Need Help Viewing PDF files? Need Help Viewing Zip files?
Cover Date:	August 2007
Web Release:	August 7, 2007
Print Release:	This Publication will only be available online.
Publication #:	NCES 2007084 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Carol Andreassen and Philip Fletcher, Westat
Type of Product:	Technical/Methodological
Survey/Program Areas:	Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS)
Keywords:	Assessment
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Technical/Methodological, please contact: Gail M. Mulligan.

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